A memorial outside of Robb Elementary School in September for the 21 lives taken by a gunman in Uvalde, Texas. Photo: Pedro Salazar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images
Hal Harrell officially retired as superintendent of the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District during a school board meeting on Wednesday night.
Why it matters: Harrell said less than two weeks ago he was retiring but would stay in his post "throughout the year" until a new superintendent was named. However, his retirement was accepted at the meeting. The terms were not publicly disclosed.
- He faced criticism in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary School shooting that left 19 students and two teachers dead last May, with some parents calling for his removal.
Details: The school board named Gary Patterson as interim superintendent while officials search for Harrell's successor.
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Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.